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Economic recovery still pending: 7 in 10 name the economy as their top problem

Economic recovery still pending: 7 in 10 name the economy as their top problem

At the beginning of the year, Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated on repeated occasions that the “best 18 months” Argentina had seen in “recent...

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Exports, exchange rate, bilateral affairs: how a Bolsonaro win could impact Argentina-Brazil ties

Exports, exchange rate, bilateral affairs: how a Bolsonaro win could impact Argentina-Brazil ties

Senator and Liberal Party leader Flávio Bolsonaro’s unexpected win in the Brazilian elections on Sunday was well received by the market, as...

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Argentina draws German interest. Elections, economic turbulence hold it back

Argentina draws German interest. Elections, economic turbulence hold it back

German companies have had a presence in Argentina since the mid-19th century, when Siemens installed a telegraph network along the railway. Over the...

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Investment announcements fail to calm markets as country risk hits 2026 high

Investment announcements fail to calm markets as country risk hits 2026 high

The “Argentina Week” that took place in Paris over the last few days was filled with investment announcements and government initiatives to...

02.10.2026 60

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IMF praises Argentina’s ‘progress’ but says growth should be better ‘distributed’

IMF praises Argentina’s ‘progress’ but says growth should be better ‘distributed’

Fresh off the heels of a new technical mission in Argentina, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again backed President Javier Milei’s...

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Argentina on brink of recession despite growth in August, experts say

Argentina on brink of recession despite growth in August, experts say

Economic activity surveys for August will likely deliver good and bad news for the government. The good news is that market analysts agree that the...

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Colombia returns to IMF as fiscal deficit projects record numbers

Colombia returns to IMF as fiscal deficit projects record numbers

Less than two months after taking office, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed that country authorities are negotiating financial...

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Argentina is experiencing an export boom. How much are provinces benefitting?

Argentina is experiencing an export boom. How much are provinces benefitting?

Argentina’s economy is currently a two-faced creature. While exports linked to oil, agriculture, and mining are seeing record numbers, real economy...

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From dual currencies to crypto. Is Argentina a blueprint for the stablecoin future?

From dual currencies to crypto. Is Argentina a blueprint for the stablecoin future?

Argentina’s long-standing obsession with the U.S. dollar is the product of repeated economic crises and chronic inflation.  It is also one of the...

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Country risk over 600 points as US hikes interest rates

The JPMorgan EMBI index for Argentina, known as “country risk,” has been rising in recent weeks due to uncertainty surrounding next year’s...

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Poverty in Argentina rises to 32%, while destitution hits 7.5%

Poverty rose to 32% during the first half of 2026, according to official data published Thursday by the INDEC statistics bureau based on a survey of...

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Polywork on the rise: 1 in 10 Argentines have at least two jobs

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Good news for Milei: Argentine agro-industry projects new record for 2027

22.09.2026 70

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Export boom not enough to offset industry, commerce drop

Thanks to the surge in oil, mining and agricultural commodity prices, Argentina currently enjoys its strongest terms of trade in its history. This...

22.09.2026 90

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Milei and the IMF say debt delinquency is no threat to the economy. Experts disagree

While it clearly became a problem by mid-2025, it was not until a few months ago that President Javier Milei’s administration began offering...

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Job insecurity surges: unemployment climbs as informal work hits 18-year high

A new snapshot of Argentina’s labor market showed that conditions continued to deteriorate during the second quarter of 2026, driven by rising...

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Inflation, growth, and exchange rate. How does the 2027 budget compare to last year?

The most eagerly awaited economic projections in the 2027 budget were those the government outlined for key variables: inflation, the dollar-peso...

17.09.2026 90

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Monotributo, from labor ‘patch’ to pension system threat

The monotributo, a tax regime that was once intended as a temporary solution for small businesses and self-employed workers, has become the elephant...

15.09.2026 60

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Can Vaca Muerta solve a historic problem of Argentine agriculture?

It is well known that the rapid growth of Vaca Muerta is positioning the field to become a central economic engine for Argentina. What may be less...

14.09.2026 70

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Argentina LNG could be an economic turning point. It’s also an urban challenge

Argentina LNG is a major energy project that would enable the conversion of unconventional gas from the Vaca Muerta field into liquefied natural gas...

13.09.2026 80

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Not even the oil boom can stop private sector job loss

Private sector registered employment fell again to close the first half of 2026. According to labor ministry data, monthly registered employment in...

12.09.2026 150

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Inflation drops to 1.7% in August, the lowest in 14 months

Inflation in Argentina in August dropped to 17%, according to a report published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses...

10.09.2026 90

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Industry at pandemic levels as sector registers worst drop in 16 months

The manufacturing sector took a heavy hit in July, further prolonging the crisis it has been experiencing since the implementation of President Javier...

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Economic plan has drained salaries more than official data shows

Reported wages in both the public and private sectors are among the indicators hardest hit since President Javier Milei took office. Official figures...

08.09.2026 80

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Vaca Muerta has oil companies thinking twice about ‘Sea Lion’

President Javier Milei’s decision to tighten sanctions against foreign companies operating in the Sea Lion exploration project around the Malvinas...

07.09.2026 70

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IMF deepens footprint in Latin America, which holds nearly half of all loans

The relationship between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has historically been a rocky affair of ups...

06.09.2026 90

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Argentine auto industry struggles while Chinese EVs gain ground

Recent data from Argentina’s automotive industry paint a mixed picture. While the sector as a whole has not managed to return to last year’s...

04.09.2026 70

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Despite inbound tourism growth, sector continues to drain country coffers

After a 2025 marked by record numbers of Argentines traveling abroad — and a corresponding record outflow of foreign currency — the latest data...

03.09.2026 80

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Industry protests, falling tax revenue place economic activity in the spotlight

The lack of a sustained economic recovery, the main problem with President Javier Milei’s economic plan, has once again taken center stage. Total...

03.09.2026 100

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How could global market volatility hit Argentina?

While Javier Milei’s government works to hold its fiscal surplus and build up Central Bank reserves in order to improve its standing in...

01.09.2026 80

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An unexpected turn: Mileinomics reaches for “Keynesian” measures to revive the economy

Javier Milei’s government has announced a series of measures in recent days aimed at reviving domestic demand and, with it, an economy that cannot...

31.08.2026 80

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Argentina most exposed to AI impact in Latin America, study finds

Uncertainty over how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) might impact the labor market is a concern shared by most countries. Argentina is no...

29.08.2026 90

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Exchange rate heats up to close August. Is Milei changing strategies?

The U.S. dollar made headlines in Argentina again on Friday after ending the week at an all-time high in nominal terms. The wholesale exchange rate,...

28.08.2026 70

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Government launches plan to revive mortgage lending, boost real economy

Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced a AR$2 trillion (US$1.3 billion at the official rate) plan on Wednesday to revive mortgage lending in...

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Industry continues to plummet as sector drops again in July

The decline in the manufacturing industry, one of the sectors hardest hit since President Javier Milei took office, shows no signs of stopping....

25.08.2026 80

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Milei kept his promise to cut taxes. The problem is he might have gone too far

During the campaign trial for the 2023 presidential elections, Javier Milei made cutting taxes, together with lowering inflation, one of his key...

25.08.2026 100

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A state contract with Starlink under fire. Free market or insider deal?

The close relationship between President Javier Milei and tech billionaire Elon Musk continues to solidify following official confirmation that the...

22.08.2026 100

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Consumption improves in July but still struggles to recover

The debate between the government and the opposition over the decline in purchasing power and low retail sales entered a new chapter on Friday. A...

22.08.2026 150

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Beef, sunflower seeds and honey: Argentina’s new trade deals start to pay off

The trade agreements Argentina signed with the United States and the European Union — the latter as part of Mercosur — in 2026 are starting to...

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Wages, one of the main victims of Milei’s economic plan

The Milei administration has been arguing for months that Argentines’ purchasing power is recovering after the sharp fiscal adjustment of 2024 —...

20.08.2026 100

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Government relies on ‘chainsaw’ to maintain fiscal surplus

The Milei administration was able to maintain a fiscal surplus in July, the hallmark of its economic program. The primary fiscal surplus in the first...

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Government eases dollar-loan rules to jump-start the real economy

Three years into Javier Milei’s presidency, a large part of the Argentine economy still hasn’t recovered the levels of activity and consumption it...

17.08.2026 90

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Argentina’s return to global debt markets is delayed again: what happened now?

In mid-July, JPMorgan’s EMBI index for Argentina — which reflects the interest rate Argentina would pay to borrow abroad — touched 402 basis...

14.08.2026 100

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Inflation rises to 2.1% in July, ending three-month slowdown

Inflation in Argentina rose to 2.1% in July, according to a report published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics Agency (INDEC). The...

13.08.2026 90

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Concern over low consumption spreads among business leaders

Two surveys of business leaders in Argentina reveal that low consumer spending in the country and uncertainty about when the economy will recover are...

12.08.2026 80

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Milei’s age-old Argentine dilemma: reactivate the economy or keep the dollar stable

12.08.2026 100

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Argentine provinces bet on mining boom while battling economic woes

10.08.2026 80

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A stable dollar isn’t enough: Milei’s pressing economic problems

Argentina’s economy is at an unusual juncture. Unlike many other periods in the country’s recent history, the volatility of the U.S. dollar —...

09.08.2026 100

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Industry rises for second month in a row, but first half of 2026 stays negative

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Red alert for Milei: consumption stays flat as credit fails to bounce back

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